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NEW DELHI: Amid growing speculation over his prolonged absence from competitive cricket, wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan He has been seen diligently honing his skills at the Reliance Stadium in Baroda.
According to a Cricbuzz report, Kishan has been posted in Baroda for the past few weeks and has been actively participating in training sessions in the Kiran More Academy. He has been training alongside renowned cricketers like the Pandya brothers, Hardik and Krunal.
Hardik Pandya, who will captain Mumbai Indians in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, shares professional links with Kishan as both represent the franchise. Confirming Kishan’s presence in the academy, Kiran More revealed to Cricbuzz that the 25-year-old In fact, the old cricketer has been training under him. However, he refrained from providing further details as he was busy with the Mumbai Indians Women’s Premier League (WPL) team in Mumbai at the time.
Kishan’s absence from competitive cricket since November 2023 has raised concerns, especially considering national selector Rahul Dravid.emphasis on active participation for the national team. Despite Dravid’s comments, Kishan has not shown a strong inclination to return to competitive cricket.
Recent discussions have focused on the potential impact of Kishan’s continued absence on his consideration for central contracts with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Currently on a Grade C contract with an annual retainer of Rs 1 crore, Kishan’s absence from domestic and international matches has caught the attention of cricket authorities.
With Kishan missing out on opportunities, including the ongoing Test series against England, doubts remain over his readiness to return to competitive cricket. Coach Dravid emphasized that while the choice ultimately lies with Kishan, active participation in cricket remains crucial for his future prospects.
According to a Cricbuzz report, Kishan has been posted in Baroda for the past few weeks and has been actively participating in training sessions in the Kiran More Academy. He has been training alongside renowned cricketers like the Pandya brothers, Hardik and Krunal.
Hardik Pandya, who will captain Mumbai Indians in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, shares professional links with Kishan as both represent the franchise. Confirming Kishan’s presence in the academy, Kiran More revealed to Cricbuzz that the 25-year-old In fact, the old cricketer has been training under him. However, he refrained from providing further details as he was busy with the Mumbai Indians Women’s Premier League (WPL) team in Mumbai at the time.
Kishan’s absence from competitive cricket since November 2023 has raised concerns, especially considering national selector Rahul Dravid.emphasis on active participation for the national team. Despite Dravid’s comments, Kishan has not shown a strong inclination to return to competitive cricket.
Recent discussions have focused on the potential impact of Kishan’s continued absence on his consideration for central contracts with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Currently on a Grade C contract with an annual retainer of Rs 1 crore, Kishan’s absence from domestic and international matches has caught the attention of cricket authorities.
With Kishan missing out on opportunities, including the ongoing Test series against England, doubts remain over his readiness to return to competitive cricket. Coach Dravid emphasized that while the choice ultimately lies with Kishan, active participation in cricket remains crucial for his future prospects.
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As speculation continues over Kishan’s future, it has been suggested that the first opportunity for his return to action would be in the IPL, which is scheduled to start in March.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Virat Kohli will not be part of the Indian team for the last three Tests, which will further shape the dynamics of the team selection process in the upcoming matches.
(With inputs from IANS)